[Sushi Prefecture Toyama] Release of Children's Animation Video "Why Toyama's Sushi is Delicious"
Toyama Prefecture has released an educational animation titled "Why Toyama's Sushi is Delicious" as part of its branding strategy. Featuring the character "Sushi Ranger," the video explains how the region's unique 4,000m elevation drop creates the perfect environment for delicious seafood.
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## Animation Release for Children to Foster Pride and Understanding of Toyama
Toyama Prefecture (Governor: Hachiro Nitta) has been promoting a branding strategy since fiscal year 2023 under the slogan "Sushi means Toyama." As part of this initiative, an animation video titled "Why Toyama's Sushi is Delicious" was released today, April 28 (Tuesday), to deepen children's pride and understanding of their home prefecture and foster long-term regional attachment.
The video introduces the secrets of Toyama's delicious sushi through the prefecture's unique topography and natural environment, featuring a 4,000m elevation drop from the mountains to the sea.
### Scheduled Screening Locations
- **JR Toyama Station:** Displays inside the Shinkansen ticket gates.
- **Prefectural Facilities:** Toyama Prefectural Sea Farming Center, Toyama Prefectural Children's Future Museum, etc.
- **Municipal Facilities:** Himi Seaside Botanical Garden, Akari-e (Tateyama Town Disaster Prevention and Children's Hall), Funahashi Hall, etc.
- **Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants in the Prefecture:** Various locations including Suizushi, Torafugu, Himi Kitokito Sushi, Banya no Sushi, Matsuribayashi, and Sushitama.
The prefecture is widely recruiting businesses that can utilize this animation video at facilities and events frequented by children. Interested businesses can apply via the registration form.
### Main Characters
- **Sushi Ranger:** A relaxed hero from the Toyama sea. He explains the secrets of Toyama's fish and natural connections. Characterized by his calm Toyama dialect phrases like "Sha-nai-cha."
- **Emi (10 years old):** A curious girl who loves fishing and recently moved to Toyama. She represents the viewer's perspective by asking "Why?" and "How?"
- **Mother (Tateyama Mountains):** Personification of the iconic mountain range. She provides snow in winter and water in spring—the "origin" of life.
- **Father (Toyama Bay):** Personification of the deep bay. He receives nutrients from the mountains and nurtures the fish in what is known as a "natural fish tank."
### Creator Profile: Unoki
Originally from Fukui and living in Ishikawa, Unoki is a popular illustrator with approximately 700,000 followers on social media. Known for characters and manga that are "cute yet edgy."
- **Script/Storyboards/Direction:** Unoki
- **Animation:** Satokichi, Unoki
- **Music:** Yuki Miyamoto
- **Production:** Unoki Studio Co., Ltd.
Toyama Prefecture (Governor: Hachiro Nitta) has been promoting a branding strategy since fiscal year 2023 under the slogan "Sushi means Toyama." As part of this initiative, an animation video titled "Why Toyama's Sushi is Delicious" was released today, April 28 (Tuesday), to deepen children's pride and understanding of their home prefecture and foster long-term regional attachment.
The video introduces the secrets of Toyama's delicious sushi through the prefecture's unique topography and natural environment, featuring a 4,000m elevation drop from the mountains to the sea.
### Scheduled Screening Locations
- **JR Toyama Station:** Displays inside the Shinkansen ticket gates.
- **Prefectural Facilities:** Toyama Prefectural Sea Farming Center, Toyama Prefectural Children's Future Museum, etc.
- **Municipal Facilities:** Himi Seaside Botanical Garden, Akari-e (Tateyama Town Disaster Prevention and Children's Hall), Funahashi Hall, etc.
- **Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants in the Prefecture:** Various locations including Suizushi, Torafugu, Himi Kitokito Sushi, Banya no Sushi, Matsuribayashi, and Sushitama.
The prefecture is widely recruiting businesses that can utilize this animation video at facilities and events frequented by children. Interested businesses can apply via the registration form.
### Main Characters
- **Sushi Ranger:** A relaxed hero from the Toyama sea. He explains the secrets of Toyama's fish and natural connections. Characterized by his calm Toyama dialect phrases like "Sha-nai-cha."
- **Emi (10 years old):** A curious girl who loves fishing and recently moved to Toyama. She represents the viewer's perspective by asking "Why?" and "How?"
- **Mother (Tateyama Mountains):** Personification of the iconic mountain range. She provides snow in winter and water in spring—the "origin" of life.
- **Father (Toyama Bay):** Personification of the deep bay. He receives nutrients from the mountains and nurtures the fish in what is known as a "natural fish tank."
### Creator Profile: Unoki
Originally from Fukui and living in Ishikawa, Unoki is a popular illustrator with approximately 700,000 followers on social media. Known for characters and manga that are "cute yet edgy."
- **Script/Storyboards/Direction:** Unoki
- **Animation:** Satokichi, Unoki
- **Music:** Yuki Miyamoto
- **Production:** Unoki Studio Co., Ltd.